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Preparing for a celebration

Across the country, posts gear up to mark the 91st birthday of The American Legion.

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Legionnaire: HBO series 'pretty accurate'

Legionnaires Dick Eldridge and Karl Koles get a special look at the new HBO series "The Pacific" at the White House on Thursday with President Obama.

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Taking history on the road

Virtual tour of Legion museum available

The bravery of four chaplains

The American Legion Library was established in 1923 and is located on the north end of the fourth floor of National Headquarters in Indianapolis. While the organization and building are not public, the library staff welcomes and strives to help Legionnaires, veterans and non-veterans alike.

Q:

I am searching for military service records for myself or a family member, for genealogical research. What records can I find?

Answer:

The American Legion does not have military service records. For that you need to apply, with as much information as you know, to:

National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100

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